Obituaries
Gary Laubach
Jun 3, 2022
Gary Wayne Laubach, 70, of Paragould, passed away from this life Friday, June 3, 2022 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was of Baptist faith and a believer in Jesus Christ as his savior. He was a loving husband, dad, and Papa! He was a veteran having served in the United States Army Reserves. Gary never...
Jackie Thomason
Jun 3, 2022
Jackie Dale Thomason, 87, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1935, to the late Jack and Vestal Thomason. Jackie graduated high school and married Alline Mears on July 18, 1953. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years, spending seventeen of those years as Postmaster. In...
Lonella Coates
Jun 2, 2022
LoNella Coates, 84, of Harvest, Alabama, passed from this life on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Delaplaine, Arkansas, on October 5, 1937, to the late Perry and Gracie Collins Blankenship. LoNella graduated from Paragould High School in 1956. She married Bobby Coates on April 6, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee. LoNella worked as a financial clerk for 37...
Robert "Bob" Peel, Iii
Jun 2, 2022
Robert "Bob" Peel III, 73, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, June 2, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1948, to Robert, Jr. and Bonnye Peel. He married Judy Hill on July 16, 1971, at East Side Baptist Church in Paragould. He was a carpenter and was very gifted with his hands. In his spare time, Bob...
Cocoa Grimsley
May 31, 2022
Cocoa was a certified service animal, but beyond that, she was my best friend in my heart. When Buddy and I first met Cocoa as a puppy, she fit in the palm of our hands. She had a sassy attitude that would rival anyone that claims to be a diva. Cocoa traveled all over the country with us. When...
Virginia "Ginni" Yeargain
May 30, 2022
Virginia "Ginni" Yeargain, 75, of the Gainesville community, died May 30, 2022. Ginni was born on September 5, 1946, in Lake City to the late William and Mildred Wood. She graduated from Dixie High School. She then received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Arkansas State University. Ginni married Joe Yeargain on August 16, 1965. She remained faithfully married...
Petra Sobotka
May 28, 2022
Petra Sobotka, 45, of Orlando, Florida, passed from this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born in Plzen, Czechoslovakia to Marlowe Mure and George Sobotka. As a 10 year old child, her family escaped Czechoslovakia and made it to West Germany. After three years as refugees in Germany, her family were granted visas to Canada. Petra was a...
Gary Wayne Felty
May 27, 2022
Gary Wayne Felty, 70, of Stanford, passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born on July 8, 1951, to the late Bonnie and Emma Lou (Norwood) Felty. Gary graduated from Stanford High School in 1969. Gary, or "Moe" as he was affectionately known by many, held the free throw record at Stanford High School for almost...
Richard "Dick" Dale Pace
May 27, 2022
Richard Dale "Dick" Pace, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born on July 30, 1947, to the late Joe and Marjorie Pace. Dick graduated from Paragould High School in 1965. Prior to graduating, he began working at Heath Funeral Home in August of 1963. Dick attended Arkansas State University from 1965-1967 where...
Mary Higgs
May 27, 2022
Mary Hollis Higgs, 73, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1948, to the late Paul and Wayva Hollis. She married Steven Higgs on December 21, 1968. Mary retired from Walmart. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and knitting. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Steven Higgs; children,...
Rheba Illene Cothren
May 26, 2022
Rheba Illene Cothren, 83, of Searcy, passed from this life on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1938, to the late James "Erwin" and Euna Meddress. She married her love, Jasper Cothren, on December 25, 1956. Rheba received her bachelor's degree from Harding University. She was an elementary teacher for 34 years, most of that was...
Sophie Cooper
May 24, 2022
Sophie Cooper crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, just two months after her Papo, Grady Cooper, and one month after her fur brother, Nosey. Sophie spent twelve years of her life as a Cooper "kid". She was the most gentle, lovable companion and snugglebug, often times making her self comfortable on her Nana's lap during...
William "Billy" Lucas
May 22, 2022
William "Billy" Lucas, 70, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born on January 19, 1952, to the late John Lucas and Faye Gould Hancock. Billy served his country with honor and pride in the United States Army. He then worked for Carter-Cox Seed Company for many years. In addition to his parents, Bill...
Darrell Hendrix
May 21, 2022
Darrell Hendrix, 89, of McDougal, passed from this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was born on October 8, 1932, to the late William and Susie Reed Hendrix. In his early years, Darrell worked at Virco Manufacturing Corporation in Conway. After moving to northeast Arkansas, he began farming. He loved to farm, and it became his passion for many...
Clara Ruth Holt
May 21, 2022
Clara Ruth Holt, 90, of Pensacola, formerly of Paragould, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born on May1, 1932, to Henry and Gertie Vanderbilt. She graduated high school and spent her younger years working at JC Penney and Sears. She married Harry Holt and became a housewife. Clara loved to read and was very active in her church....
Sharon Kay Hall
May 19, 2022
Sharon Kay Hall, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1947, to the late Brady and Velma Hogan. She graduated from Naylor High School in Missouri. Kay was married to David Hall. She worked at the Northeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging. Kay loved to travel, and she enjoyed...
Aaron Michael Davis
May 18, 2022
Aaron Michael Davis, 29, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, surrounded by his family. Aaron was born on October 8, 1992, to John Davis and the late Chandra Pardew Davis. He worked at General Cable in Paragould. Aaron married the love of his life, Ashley, on August 14, 2020. He had a passion for karate,...
Dennis Allen Johnston, Jr.
May 18, 2022
Dennis Allen Johnston, Jr., 44, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1977, to Dennis, Sr. and Dianne Johnston. Denny graduated from Greene County Tech in 1997. He married Suzanne Moody on April 17, 1998. Denny worked in sales for A2Z Signs. He loved racing, and he spent many hours...
Thomas Ray Hancock
May 16, 2022
Thomas Ray Hancock, 61, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born on September 11, 1960, to the late Kenneth and Minnie "Sue" Hancock. Thomas was considered a "Jack of all Trades". He was a self-employed handyman, and he could fix almost anything. He loved storage building auctions and re-selling items he acquired from...
Anthony Craig Mikel
May 13, 2022
Anthony Craig Mikel, 63, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born in Paragould on July 11, 1958, to the late Russell and Genavie Gwyn. Craig spent over 20 years on the Riverboat. When he was home, he raised cattle and farmed. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death...
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